Govs still competing for spots

Shortstop, center fielder, ace of staff all up for grabs in preseason practice

12:21 AM,
Jan. 27, 2013

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Nearly eight months removed from the first NCAA Regional final appearance in school history, the Govs finally took the field again Friday with plenty to prove.

Austin Peay coach Gary McClure said virtually no lineup spots have been secured with just three weeks of practice before the season opener against Iowa Feb. 15. The excitement among players and coaches certainly wasn't difficult to notice, despite temperatures below 40 degrees at Raymond C. Hand Park.

Talent isn't expected to be a problem for a team featuring a healthy mix of proven returners and newcomers with the potential to play ...